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One of the pleasures I enjoy about a butterfly garden is watching all the wildlife that comes to visit. Butterflies really bring a flower border to life as they flutter from bloom to bloom. Luring...
Hummingbirds are lively, intriguing garden companions. Providing a hummingbird-friendly garden habitat will ensure that your hummer visitors will enjoy their stay and return to visit again. ...
Adult hummingbirds feed primarily on nectar found in long, tube-shaped flowers. How ever, hummingbirds cannot survive on nectar alone. Insects form a significant portion of a hummingbirds diet and...
This formula is appropriate for both hummingbird and oriole feeders. Experts believe that it closely approximates the sweetness and consistency of the nectar naturally found in flowers.
Winter birds are vulnerable to injury, freezing, and starving. Humans sometimes have the opportunity to help the wildlife in their own yards. Winters are long where I live and looking out our...
Attracting butterflies to your garden is as simple as planting flowers. But the selection and type of flowers you plant can make all the difference. Certain flowers produce more nectar--the food...
There's no better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with a traditionally prepared 100% agave margarita. Margaritas conjure mental pictures of balmy tropical breezes, hot Latin nights, and...
Butterflies are not all that different from humans when searching out a place to settle down and live. They look for a comfortable area to rest, eat, drink and, most importantly, a good place to...
My recipe for Berry Berry Muffins is just magnificent! It uses Agave Nectar, which does not elevate blood sugars, and loads of nutritious berries! Remember...old fashioned recipes are always the best!
There are over 17,500 species of butterflies in the world. Approximately 750 of those live in the United States. Those numbers are further broken down by region, state and even county. You...
This Broccoli soup is so delicious and packed with cancer-fighting nutrients! And since it's not cooked, the vitamins, antioxidants and enzymes are fully retained. I have included a link below...
Bright orange punch to match your festive Halloween decorations. Enjoy this non-alcoholic creation at your next party.
Watching the Ruby Throated Hummingbird as it drinks nectar from flowers and feeders is such a delight. I have feed many birds at my feeders including Cardinals, Goldfinches, Nuthatches and...
Butterflies are attracted to flowers that have succulent nectar. Send out the invitation that says your garden is by far the most delicious in the neighborhood. Serve the butterflies all summer...
Butterflies have fascinated humans for thousands of years. These magnificent “flying flowers” have represented themes such as the Resurrection, change, fertility, and flight of the soul after...
Hummingbirds are beautiful creatures and may be hard find. Whether you got a feeder as a gift, or just want to be able to watch these little birds, there are a few things you can do to make the...
Of all the summer fruits, peaches are perhaps the most delectable. So sweet, so juicy, they almost seem decadent. It isn't surprising hundreds of recipes have been developed that spotlight their...
It is such a beautiful sight to see Hummingbirds in your yard. They are beautiful and interesting little birds. Many people try to attract them to their yard by planting specific flowers and...
Many diseases can be spread through dirty bird feeders. Keep your feeders clean and your hummingbirds happy.
It is easy to cut out sugar from your diet. If you are anything like me, you LOVE your sweets. But, sugar is bad for your health and cannot be eaten by people with diabetes. Here are some...
Orioles are among the most beautiful of summer visitors to the United States. Although orioles may also sip from hummingbird feeders, providing a specialized oriole feeder allows them better...
Some people consider garden gnomes to be an infestation akin to a plague of dandelions. A true gardener, however, understands that a garden adopted by a gnome - or a family of garden gnomes - is a...
Hummingbirds are often called "Jewels of the Sky" and rightly so. Their colorful little bodies are almost a reflection of the beautiful flowers from which they sip nectar. If you want...
As far as the hummingbird goes, any feeder will do. As long as there is easy access to sweet nectar, the hummingbird really doesn’t care what the feeder looks like and will happily feed from any...
I was thinking recently that I love fruity punches, especially in the summer. Homemade is always best, too. I just don't like the flavor of the store-bought fruit punch, besides, punch usually has...
For birdwatchers and regular people alike, we are enamored with hummingbirds. Maybe it’s due to their small size, their bright colors, or their trademark hum. For whatever reason, we love seeing...
There is nothing more beautiful than watching a hummingbird feed. There are many hummingbird feeders available at your local department stores. A less expensive way to enjoy the birds is to make...
One way to enjoy watching hummingbirds in your garden is to make a hummingbird feeder. You can make a hummingbird feeder out of many different types of material, and in sizes ranging from the...
Although there is no foolproof way to keep bees away from your hummingbird feeder, there are several things you can do to discourage their presence.
Here is a delicious treat that your kids will love. Agave popcorn balls are a healthy sweet snack with no artificial ingredients.
Hummingbirds add an element of color and playfulness to the garden. There are different types of hummingbirds in different geographical areas. All are small, agile birds that perform magical...
Its easy to attract and feed hummingbirds for the season. If you just follow a few simple steps you will be on your way to an enjoyable pastime.
Bird feeders are a great way to attract colorful and diverse birds to your yard or garden. Learn to recycle a plastic bottle into an attractive feeder that hummingbirds will love you for.
Hummingbirds are beautiful wonders of nature. They are fun to watch and will return to the feeder again and again. Although powdered nectar mix is widely available at garden and home centers, it...
Attracting hummingbirds is easy, but keeping the feeder full can be expensive if you use "store bought" nectar. Here is how you can make it yourself and save a few pennies.
This is a delicious recipe to make, and a great way to use up some bread that is about to go stale.
Hummingbirds receive most of their nutrition and energy requirements from the nectar found in flowers. They sometimes also eat small spiders and other tiny insects that crawl on plant leaves,...
Hummingbirds are attractive little living gems that many people want to attract to their homes, gardens and yards. While you can not always provide flowers with scrumptious nectar for them to...
Looking for a tasty summer treat that is delicious and nutritious for you, the kids and even a toddler to enjoy together? Take the kids and make this yummy mango ice pop. The kids will keep...
Butterflies like to live in backyards. Sometimes they live in city parks or near other buildings. Butterflies come in many different beautiful colors and in sizes ranging from the tiny...
Feeding hummingbirds is fun and rewarding, but you have to be sure you do it right so as to reduce the chance of disease and attracting pests to your feeders.
Hummingbirds expend so much energy beating their wings that they need a high concentration of sugar in their food. In nature, they get their sugar from the nectar of flowers. You can make a...
Agave nectar is a sweetener made from the agave plant, the same plant used to produce tequila. Agave nectar is non-alcoholic, and has many health benefits. With a glycemic index that is 40...
This fresh and wholesome dish is just perfect for those hot summer afternoons and evenings when the temperature makes it hard to stay in the kitchen. Nothing is better for you than fruit, and this...
This All- American Fruit Smoothie recipe is in keeping with God's creation intent (Genesis 1:29-31): 'Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and...
Popcorn, in and of itself, is a relatively healthy snack; however, most popcorn snacks, particularly microwave varieties, are laden with chemicals, processed fats and other unhealthy additives....
We have hummingbirds every year. We enjoy having them close enough to photograph. The pictures of the birds are actually ours. We actually position the feeders close enough to the house to see...
Pound cake is as basic as cake goes but, when it comes to adding flavor, apricot nectar is the way to go.
Hummingbird nectar can be either expensive or cheap depending on whether one buys it at the store or makes it at home.
This is a very simple recipe yet it is very delicious. I love the recipe it can be served on holidays but it is great for just anytime as well.It is really just a lemon cake with a little flavor...
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